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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 138
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Zi-Hao lands a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zi-Hao looking to throw knees to the head but Herman is blocking nicely.
Zi-Hao lands a knee to the body.
#TD2#
Herman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Zi-Hao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zi-Hao tries to get out of the position.
Zi-Hao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman wants to pass the guard but Zi-Hao is defending well.
Herman thows a huge punch but Zi-Hao dodges it nicely.
Zi-Hao won't allow Herman to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Herman is looking for a kimura but Zi-Hao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Herman to get the leverage.
Herman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Herman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zi-Hao!
Herman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Herman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zi-Hao manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Herman tries to move to mount but Zi-Hao blocks the move with his legs.
Herman advances to full mount.
Herman looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Herman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Zi-Hao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Herman throwing strikes here but Zi-Hao is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB2#
Herman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zi-Hao manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Herman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zi-Hao, who protects the arm well.
Herman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zi-Hao's legs.
Zi-Hao is looking for a sweep.
Herman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zi-Hao on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Herman landing strikes.
Herman moves into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Herman.
Herman working the ground and pound effectively.
Zi-Hao taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Herman has control of Zi-Hao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zi-Hao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zi-Hao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zi-Hao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Herman on the ground.
Zi-Hao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Herman lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zi-Hao wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Herman.
Herman looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Herman wants to finish this one by submission but Zi-Hao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Herman.
Herman landing shots from mount.
Herman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Herman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Herman has control of Zi-Hao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zi-Hao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Herman lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Herman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Herman throws a hook but Zi-Hao blocks it.
Herman shoots in and drives through. Zi-Hao sprawls well.
It looked like Zi-Hao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herman throws a right hand that misses
and Zi-Hao counters with a nice uppercut.
Herman has his takedown stuffed
enabling Zi-Hao to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman lands with a hook. Zi-Hao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Herman misses with a hook
and Zi-Hao counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Herman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zi-Hao counters with a straight right hand.
Jian Zi-Hao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herman misses with a right hand
and Zi-Hao counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Zi-Hao gets a clinch.
Zi-Hao lands a knee to the body.
Herman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zi-Hao smiles and moves away.
Jian Zi-Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximillian Herman.
Herman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Herman shoots and misses
and Zi-Hao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Herman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Herman.
Zi-Hao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Herman misses with a looping left.
Zi-Hao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Herman misses with a right hand
enabling Zi-Hao to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman misses with a right hand
and Zi-Hao counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Zi-Hao connects with a body shot that sends Herman's belly button to the back.#CL#
Zi-Hao moves into the clinch successfully.
Zi-Hao digs a right hand underneath Herman's ribcage. Herman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Zi-Hao. #BC#
Zi-Hao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herman shoots in and drives through. Zi-Hao sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Zi-Hao misses the target.#CL#
Zi-Hao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zi-Hao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zi-Hao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herman's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zi-Hao. #T4#
Zi-Hao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Herman swings wildly with an uppercut but Zi-Hao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zi-Hao connects with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Zi-Hao as the two fighters clinch.
Herman throws a punch but it's blocked by Zi-Hao.
Zi-Hao is leaning against Herman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herman is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herman is trying to pull guard but Zi-Hao has him pressed against the cage.
Zi-Hao landing knees to the body.
Zi-Hao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zi-Hao lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Zi-Hao breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Herman gets tackled into the cage by Zi-Hao. Zi-Hao maintains the clinch.
Zi-Hao taking a breather.
Herman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herman has a couple of punches blocked by Zi-Hao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zi-Hao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Herman shoots in for a takedown but Zi-Hao shows good takedown defense.
Herman misses with a double jab
and Zi-Hao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Herman misses.
As Herman looks to move away, Zi-Hao throws a big counter combo but Herman just gets out of the way.
Zi-Hao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Herman misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Zi-Hao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zi-Hao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Herman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looks like Zi-Hao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zi-Hao scores with a sloppy right hand. Herman should have avoided that one.
Herman swings widly with a right hand
and Zi-Hao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2##CL#
Zi-Hao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Zi-Hao.
Zi-Hao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Herman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zi-Hao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jian Zi-Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximillian Herman.
Herman is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Herman jumps into guard, dragging Zi-Hao to the mat.
#SUB2#
Herman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zi-Hao defends well.
Zi-Hao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Herman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zi-Hao is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Herman is looking for a triangle but Zi-Hao pushes his legs off easily.
Herman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zi-Hao is one step ahead there.
Zi-Hao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Herman is looking for a triangle but Zi-Hao pushes his legs off easily.
Zi-Hao preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Herman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zi-Hao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Herman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zi-Hao is keeping the position for now.
Zi-Hao can't keep his opponent in guard - Herman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Herman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herman thows a huge punch but Zi-Hao dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Herman there.
Herman wants to pass to mount but Zi-Hao is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maximillian Herman.
I think Herman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maximillian Herman! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 225
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Zi-Hao looks to throw the jab but Maldonado is out of range.
Zi-Hao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldonado. Maldonado obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Zi-Hao.
Zi-Hao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maldonado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Zi-Hao's head coaches at Bowsh Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zi-Hao slips under a jab.
Maldonado misses the shot to the body.
Maldonado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maldonado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zi-Hao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldonado.
Maldonado misses with a low kick.
Maldonado throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Zi-Hao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Zi-Hao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Zi-Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maldonado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Zi-Hao takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Maldonado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zi-Hao wants to clinch
and Maldonado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Zi-Hao misses its intended target.
Maldonado throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Zi-Hao misses its target.#CL#
Zi-Hao moves into range and clinches up with Maldonado.#T2##BC#
Zi-Hao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maldonado just misses with a punch to the body.
Zi-Hao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maldonado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zi-Hao doesn't seem bothered though.
Maldonado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zi-Hao rather than just go for the knockout.
Maldonado throws a leg kick but Zi-Hao moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Zi-Hao misses the target.
Maldonado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maldonado swings for the body but Zi-Hao moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zi-Hao misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldonado throws a body punch but Zi-Hao moves out of range.
Zi-Hao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
Zi-Hao throwing a counter right hand but Maldonado manages to avoid it.
Zi-Hao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Maldonado lands with a nice body punch.
Maldonado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zi-Hao in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Jian Zi-Hao has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldonado. Zi-Hao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldonado is looking to land body kicks.
Zi-Hao is looking for a counter combo.
Maldonado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zi-Hao sets himself, and Maldonado steps forward looking for the clinch! Zi-Hao avoids it this time.
Maldonado throws an overhand right that lands on Zi-Hao's shoulder, as Zi-Hao tries to avoid the shot.
Maldonado scores with a hook to the body. Zi-Hao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crunch! Maldonado slams his shin into Zi-Hao's torso.
Maldonado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zi-Hao's sensitive parts. #T4#
Maldonado misses with a body punch
enabling Zi-Hao to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldonado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zi-Hao.
Maldonado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldonado looks to throw the jab but Zi-Hao is out of range.
Zi-Hao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zi-Hao moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Zi-Hao misses its target.
Zi-Hao defending well as Maldonado loads up on a big left hand.
Maldonado lunges at Zi-Hao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zi-Hao's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zi-Hao thuds a left hand into Maldonado's body.
Maldonado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zi-Hao manages to avoid it.
Zi-Hao throwing a counter right hand but Maldonado manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geovanni Maldonado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jian Zi-Hao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Maldonado takes a swing at Zi-Hao's ribcage but misses.
Zi-Hao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zi-Hao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maldonado throws the kick towards the body but Zi-Hao avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Zi-Hao misses its target.
Zi-Hao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldonado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zi-Hao avoids the head kick by Maldonado.
It looked like Zi-Hao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maldonado.
Maldonado throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado throws a poor cross that misses
and Zi-Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldonado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zi-Hao.
Zi-Hao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zi-Hao checks a low kick from Maldonado.#T1#
Maldonado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zi-Hao to score with a decent uppercut.
Zi-Hao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maldonado can pounce on him.
Maldonado lands a body shot.
Maldonado scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Zi-Hao moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Maldonado breaks the clinch.
Zi-Hao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldonado. Maldonado obviously looking to wear him down.
Zi-Hao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldonado.
A bone on bone clash there as Zi-Hao blocks the leg kick.
Zi-Hao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Zi-Hao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maldonado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maldonado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zi-Hao.
Zi-Hao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maldonado lands a jab to the nose.
Geovanni Maldonado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldonado throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zi-Hao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldonado connects with a crisp jab.
Zi-Hao avoids a kick to the body.
#T3#
Nice shot lands for Maldonado.
Maldonado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maldonado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maldonado throws out a loose jab but Zi-Hao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldonado staying out of range there.
Maldonado looks to land a left hand but Zi-Hao moved out of range nicely.
Zi-Hao avoids the head kick by Maldonado.
Zi-Hao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maldonado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zi-Hao.
Maldonado throws a body kick that misses
and Zi-Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maldonado.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maldonado. Zi-Hao shrugs it off though.
Zi-Hao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldonado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maldonado tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldonado throws a lazy head kick
and Zi-Hao counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geovanni Maldonado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jian Zi-Hao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Maldonado misses the jab.
Zi-Hao connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Maldonado covering up! Zi-Hao comes in with a big uppercut and Maldonado goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jian Zi-Hao! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 219
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Ewing connects with the punch.
Ewing connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Jian Zi-Hao has been cut.
Zi-Hao lands with a straight right. Ewing didn't see that one coming.
Zi-Hao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ewing.
Ewing throws a low kick but Zi-Hao moves out of range easily.
Zi-Hao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ewing misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliver Ewing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ewing rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zi-Hao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Zi-Hao pushes Ewing up against the cage in a clinch.
Ewing swings wildly with an uppercut but Zi-Hao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ewing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zi-Hao prevents a body shot from Ewing. #BC2#
Ewing manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Zi-Hao's head coaches at Bowsh Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ewing throws out a loose jab but Zi-Hao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ewing throws a right hand that misses
and Zi-Hao counters with a right hand from hell and Ewing is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jian Zi-Hao! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 215
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Braven misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Zi-Hao misses the target.
Zi-Hao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zi-Hao stuns Braven with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zi-Hao scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Tervur Braven has been cut.
Zi-Hao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braven.
Zi-Hao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Braven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zi-Hao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braven paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zi-Hao stuns Braven with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Braven missing with a left hand there. Zi-Hao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Braven misses with a looping right.
Braven blocks a jab.
Braven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zi-Hao as he jumps to the side.
Zi-Hao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zi-Hao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Braven.#TD2#
Zi-Hao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Braven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braven tries to free his leg and advance position but Zi-Hao is retaining full guard. #T2#
Braven keeps trying to improve his position.
Braven advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Braven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zi-Hao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braven. #SUB2#
Braven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Braven seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Braven seems to be working for a kimura but Zi-Hao defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Braven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zi-Hao is just riding it out for now. Braven eventually gives up the hold.
Zi-Hao won't allow Braven to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Braven is working for a kimura but Zi-Hao is defending it quite comfortably.
Zi-Hao trying to hold on to Braven's head to control him but Braven postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Braven is looking for a kimura but Zi-Hao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braven to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tervur Braven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tervur Braven's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Braven misses with an uppercut
and Zi-Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Braven closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zi-Hao circles away.
Tervur Braven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Braven misses.
Zi-Hao is looking to counter punch.
Braven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zi-Hao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zi-Hao tries to clinch up but Braven circles away and keeps his distance.
Braven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zi-Hao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Braven throws out the jab. #CL#
Zi-Hao has closed the distance and engaged Braven in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Zi-Hao on the inside.
Zi-Hao pushes Braven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zi-Hao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Braven is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zi-Hao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zi-Hao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Braven backwards. #T1##BC2#
Braven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zi-Hao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Zi-Hao.
Braven with the counter takedown but Zi-Hao avoids it easily.
Zi-Hao is looking to clinch.
Zi-Hao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Braven misses with a lunging right hand
and Zi-Hao counters with a crisp right that sends Braven to the canvas! Zi-Hao follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zi-Hao! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 212
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Roh throws out a loose jab but Zi-Hao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zi-Hao is looking for the big counter here.
Roh lands a lovely overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Roh there.#CUT#It looks like Jian Zi-Hao has been cut.
Roh wants to clinch.
Roh tries to close the distance and clinch but Zi-Hao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roh avoids the body shot from Zi-Hao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roh swings for the body but Zi-Hao moves out of range.
#CL#
Roh moves into the clinch.
Roh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zi-Hao up against the cage.
Roh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zi-Hao backwards. #T1##BC#
Roh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Zi-Hao.
Zi-Hao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zi-Hao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zi-Hao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Zi-Hao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zi-Hao counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Sun-Ji Roh has been cut.
Roh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roh misses with a right hand
and Zi-Hao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roh looks to land a body kick but Zi-Hao moved away.
It seemed like Zi-Hao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Roh darts in and clinches Zi-Hao up against the cage.
Zi-Hao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zi-Hao is stalling here.
#T2#
Zi-Hao lands a body punch.
Zi-Hao throws a punch but it's blocked by Roh.
Zi-Hao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Roh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Roh clinches up against the cage.
Roh is trying to maintain a safe position but Zi-Hao gets an underhook and turns Roh into the cage.
Roh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Zi-Hao breaks the clinch.
Roh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roh darts in trying to clinch
and Zi-Hao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Roh tries to clinch but Zi-Hao is having none of it.
Roh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zi-Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roh misses with a straight left. #CL#
Roh has managed to clinch.
Roh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roh taking a breather.
Zi-Hao throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zi-Hao.
Roh gets through Zi-Hao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Zi-Hao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roh.
#BC2#
Zi-Hao manages to break the clinch.
Roh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zi-Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Roh misses its intended target.
As Roh backs off Zi-Hao throws a huge counter combo but Roh manages to avoid it all.
Roh wants to clinch.
Sun-Ji Roh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zi-Hao counters with a big right hand! Oh Roh is in trouble here! Zi-Hao follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zi-Hao! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Mccall gets caught napping as Dixon dives in and scores a takedown. Mccall manages to retain guard.
Mccall is wriggling around but Dixon manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mccall wants to sweep but Dixon has passed to side control!
Dixon scores with punches from side control.
Dixon landing a few strikes.
Dixon grinds an elbow into Mccall's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccall struggling a bit here.
Mccall tries to buck Dixon off but Dixon is having none of it.
Mccall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dixon connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Dixon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mccall taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mccall on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mccall is looking for a sweep.
Dixon cracks Mccall with a big right hand but Mccall just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mccall is trying to control Dixon's posture but Dixon avoids it.
Dixon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mccall trying to control but Dixon flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Dixon scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Mccall is looking for a way out.
Dixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dixon lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Dixon trying to control momentarily.
Dixon keeps control of the position as Mccall tries to break free.
Dixon scores with strikes from the back.
Mccall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dixon on the ground.
Dixon scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dixon is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dixon gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dixon gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dixon apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Mccall tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mccall fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Mccall fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dixon feints and as Mccall raises his hands in defense, Dixon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dixon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dixon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dixon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mccall's head.
Dixon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dixon working some strikes from top position.
Mccall trying to control the position.
#T4#
Dixon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dixon working some strikes from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon postures up and lands a big shot to Mccall's brow.
Mccall has momentary wrist control but Dixon slips an elbow through the middle.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mccall tries to sprawl but Dixon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mccall tries to kick Dixon off in order to stand up. Dixon Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mccall is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon cracks Mccall with a big elbow.
Mccall takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dixon trying to control the position but Mccall is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Dixon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mccall shoots for a takedown but Dixon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Dixon tries to counter it with a takedown but Mccall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mccall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Dixon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mccall is wriggling around but Dixon manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Dixon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dixon working over Mccall with some ground and pound. Mccall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Dixon.
Dixon lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Dixon wants to control but Mccall is keeping him busy.
Dixon working Mccall over with strikes.
Dixon drops an elbow to the side of Mccall's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccall scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dixon manages to mount him!
Dixon lands with some strikes.
Dixon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dixon trying to control but Mccall is having none of it.
Dixon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mccall hang on?#T2#
Dixon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mccall's face.
Mccall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dixon landing strikes from the mount and Mccall is in trouble!
Dixon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dixon with good strikes from the mount here!
Mccall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dixon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dixon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mccall is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Dixon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mccall hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dixon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dixon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dixon breaks from Mccall's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dixon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Dixon.
Dixon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mccall can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dixon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dixon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dixon lands with some strikes.#T4#
Dixon is landing with some decent strikes but Mccall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dixon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mccall looks a forlorn figure.
Dixon looking to control but Mccall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dixon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mccall hang on?
Dixon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dixon working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon looking to control but Mccall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dixon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dixon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mccall is trying to defend but Dixon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dixon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dixon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mccall trying to hold on to Dixon's head to control him but Dixon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Mccall taking some punishment here, with Dixon in his half guard.
Dixon working Mccall over with strikes.
Mccall trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dixon is landing with some decent strikes but Mccall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mccall is bucking up trying to escape but Dixon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dixon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mccall hang on?
Dixon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the head.
Dixon lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Dixon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Dixon.
Dixon with a couple of short strikes.
Dixon with good strikes from the mount here!
Mccall is trying desperately to improve position.
Dixon lands a heavy elbow.
Dixon with shots to the head and body - Mccall looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dixon with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon tries to control but Mccall wriggling away. #T3#
Dixon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mccall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mccall is working hard here to advance position.
Dixon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dixon tries to control but Mccall wriggling away.
Dixon scoring with strikes but Mccall is staying in there. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Dixon.
Mccall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mccall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mccall is looking to escape.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dixon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jeramiah Mccall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dixon with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dixon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Dixon! |
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